Tobacco use is reported as the leading cause of preventable illness and death in our country, with more than 400,000 deaths attributable to the use of tobacco products each year in the United States. It is estimated that about 70% … Continue reading →

In a study recently published in JAMA Internal Medicine, researchers from Stanford University have shown what restauranteurs have known for years- describe your dishes in an indulgent manner and patrons will be enticed to buy. Researchers performed the study at … Continue reading →

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the minimal weekly level of leisure time exercise for adults is 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity. Most studies had examined the benefits of such exercise … Continue reading →

In the Nurses’ Health Study, researchers had found a significantly increased risk (2.3) for pulmonary embolism (PE) for those who sat for >40 hours per week compared to those who spent < 10 hours sitting per week. In a study … Continue reading →

For patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), traveling can be challenging or problematic. Because of difficulty breathing, many COPDers may curtail traveling altogether, or limit vacations to places close to home. With advance planning and preparation, you can enjoy … Continue reading →